This is not storm Fionn, Ray. This is where the naming system creates so much confusion. Storm Fionn was a small kink in the isobars that delivered gusts in excess of 70mph across Northern Ireland yesterday, so Met Eireann named it. The Met Office didn't name tonight's system, neither did Met Eireann. Interesting though, as it has undergone RaCy, and will continue to deepen as it exits the UK.

Mapantz wrote:This is not storm Fionn, Ray. This is where the naming system creates so much confusion. Storm Fionn was a small kink in the isobars that delivered gusts in excess of 70mph across Northern Ireland yesterday, so Met Eireann named it. The Met Office didn't name tonight's system, neither did Met Eireann. Interesting though, as it has undergone RaCy, and will continue to deepen as it exits the UK.

Ah right. That explains why there was no reference to Fionn on the UKMO site. Bizarre though because this one looks like it will deliver strong winds as it moves east.

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Check that squeeze on the isobars - gonna be nasty down the Eastern side. Also, notice that cold air being wrapped around on the Northern flank.. no wonder there's an amber warning out for another 15 - 20cm snow. Lucky sods!

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